Handbook

PREREQUISITE: BIO1011 or BIO1022 or BMS1021 or equivalent.

BIO1011 is highly recommended as a prerequisite for foundational knowledge in the topics of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.  If you have only completed BIO1022, completing BIO1011 concurrently with DEV2011 is strongly advised. If you have completed BMS1021 you have sufficient background and do not need to take any other units prior to or concurrently with DEV2011.

LECTURES: The major themes of the Unit are presented in a lecture series by Monash Academics working currently in Developmental biology and Anatomy research. This series is designed as an integrated sequence, providing an Introduction to the field while also exposing students to expert, cutting edge knowledge in the field

Lectures are presented as short online videos with associated self-directed learning material and questions. Together these are designed to allow students to integrate information from the lecture series and external sources. Formative review questions are made available online each week to allow for regular review of material.

Dry/online laboratory classes incorporate research activities to develop skills in areas including literature research and project management. These sessions provide opportunities to work on the major practical report project; a histological and online research project focussed on one of the major concepts presented through the semester.  This allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge, and provides a creative means by which you hone skills in histological analysis and scientific writing. The laboratory classes also provide an opportunity to interact with the academic staff in smaller group sessions regarding all aspects of the unit.

The laboratory class sequence for the unit incorporates a combination of research activities in interactive wet and dry laboratory classes.

The wet laboratory classes involve  hands-on histological and developmental biology techniques and opportunities to observe and describe unique anatomical materials relevant to human developmental biology.

This consists of laboratory reports (written, visual and video submissions, total 40%), Approx. word count of lab reports: 500 words (or 3 min video, or 3x annotated images and descriptive text). A semester-long written cell profile report (30%), which incorporates draft material from the laboratory reports.

Assessment of key laboratory skills required for this and future DEV units, including use of microscopes, pipettes, and other skills.

One attempt is permitted, to demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency by passing at least 5/8 in-class laboratory associated skills.  A pass mark for individual laboratory skills is considered 50%.

• Applies to all offerings

• Applies to all offerings

12 hours per week with 6 hours of directed learning (consisting of a combination of online lectures, laboratory classes, pre- and post- class activities) and six hours of self-directed study.

Author: Carlson BM . Title: Human Embryology and Developmental Biology . Edition: 5th Edition, 2013. Mosby Inc  Author: Gilbert SF. Title: Developmental Biology . Edition: 12th Edition (or earlier editions), 2019  Sinauer Associates Inc.   Functional Histology - (Kerr 2010 Mosby) - 2nd Edition (or 1st edition).